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Two Chicagoans, Including a Woman Shot by Federal Agents, Charged with Ramming a Border Patrol Vehicle: Right off the bat, this story is incredibly complex and raises a whole host of serious questions. We’re talking about a situation where a woman, a resident of Chicago, was shot by federal agents. And not just shot, but the context suggests it happened after some kind of confrontation involving a Border Patrol vehicle. The charges themselves, the “ramming,” add another layer to the puzzle, leading us to wonder exactly what led to this escalation. It’s the kind of incident that immediately grabs your attention, demanding scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding it.… Continue reading
During the government shutdown, Education Department employees on furlough discovered their out-of-office email replies had been altered to include partisan messages blaming Democrats. These messages, which employees did not authorize, were changed from the initially provided nonpartisan templates, and in some cases reverted to the altered version even after employees attempted to change them back. The altered messages included language that attributed the shutdown to the Democrats’ refusal to pass a clean continuing resolution. This action has raised ethical and legal concerns among the employees, who believe it violates the Hatch Act, which restricts federal employees’ political activity.
The government shutdown has significantly hampered the White House’s ability to engage in its typical brand of online trolling and combative responses. Due to furloughed staff, the press office has experienced delays in responding to media inquiries, impacting their efforts to deploy memes and edgy clapbacks. This disruption follows the established pattern of the White House communications team, which is known for utilizing AI-generated images, memes, and even obscenities in its communications. Despite these setbacks, the trolling campaign persists, as evidenced by the recent broadcast of a racist, AI-generated video within the White House briefing room.
The Heritage Foundation’s report alleges that “transgender ideology” is linked to half of recent school shootings, calling for the FBI to investigate “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism.” However, Wired magazine’s analysis reveals the claim is unsubstantiated. The Heritage Foundation’s report defines “transgender ideology” in a way that demonizes trans people, but the magazine found that of dozens of school shootings since 2015, only a few shooters have been credibly identified as trans, and their motivations for violence may not have been related to their gender identity. Experts interviewed by Wired confirm there is no evidence to support the claim that transgender people are disproportionately responsible for mass violence, and data points to cisgender men as the vast majority of mass shooters.
As part of the upcoming 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, North Korea will grant amnesty to an unspecified number of criminals. The Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly made this decision, according to state media. This pardon is likely a strategic move by the government. The move is likely aimed at enhancing Kim Jong Un’s image as a benevolent leader.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning an in-person meeting with top military officials in Virginia next week, with the intention of recording and publicly releasing his speech. The speech is expected to address military standards, the “warrior ethos,” and the Trump administration’s vision for the Defense Department, which is being rebranded as the “Department of War”. This gathering, described by sources as a “pep rally,” will be a demonstration of force with optics as a priority. The event has raised questions among retired military officials due to its scale and the potential costs associated with bringing numerous generals to one location, especially given that the meeting could have been conducted virtually.
Trump Is Lying About Left-Wing Terrorism, and the evidence is clear. It’s almost a reflex at this point to state the obvious. Everything that comes out of his mouth is filtered through a lens of deception. The idea that he’s fabricating information about left-wing terrorism, specifically, is just another brick in the wall of dishonesty he’s built. It’s a pattern, an established routine that needs to be recognized.
The fact that the New York Times is even stating this is noteworthy because they are using the word “lie”. It’s a blunt assertion, directly stating the truth in a way that can cut through the noise.… Continue reading
The firing of Tom Alter from Texas State University followed a speech at a socialist conference, and was framed as incitement to violence by the university president. The action came after a video clip, circulated by right-wing influencer Karlyn Borysenko, who has expressed extreme views, including Holocaust denial, was posted online. Borysenko, who has also appeared on Fox News, has been accused of taking a role in this larger crackdown on speech. This instance highlights the escalating role of right-wing influencers in amplifying accusations and influencing outcomes related to academic freedom, while using propaganda to push biased narratives.
The White House has outlined a deal with TikTok that would grant US companies control of the platform’s algorithm. Under this agreement, Americans will hold six out of seven board seats for the app’s US operations, and Oracle will manage data and privacy concerns. Former President Trump has expressed support for the deal, stating that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping approved of the plan; however, the Chinese government has yet to comment definitively. The US had previously sought to take TikTok’s US operations away from ByteDance due to national security concerns related to user data.
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